Invensys Process Systems

This is the former IPS website. Visit iom.invensys.com to go to the new Invensys Operations Management website.

OTS Instructor Training Map 
Skills Requirement Example Skills Training Source
1-Basic Computer Literacy • Navigation
• File structure awareness
• Saving/retrieving files
• Having a comfort factor using a computer
• This training is not offered by Invensys
• Please contact LoriAnn.Gazzola@IPS.Invensys.com for recommendations
2-Overall Simulator System Understanding • Basic simulator startup and shutdown
• Basic architectural understanding
• Basic house keeping and backup procedures
• Use of all the instructor features of the simulator such as malfunctions, TPM, Backtracks, etc.
• General practice of these skills occurs during a project and is reviewed as part of the typically included 3 days of Instructor training offered as part of the Site Acceptance Testing
• Introduction to OTS Instructor Station Functionality
• Custom Training
3-DCS Skills • General DCS understanding and awareness of navigation, system components and interaction
• Functional understanding of what the DCS can and cannot do in the plant and simulator
• Introduction to FSIM Plus Training
• Introduction to TRISIM Plus Training
• Other Vendor DCS – sourced independently or Custom Training
4-Plant Operations • Thorough operational understanding of the plant and plant systems in normal and abnormal operation • Please contact LoriAnn.Gazzola@IPS.Invensys.com for recommendations
5-Instructional Skills • Ability to take knowledge of plant operations and impart it effectively on the adult student- both new and experienced • Invensys offers customized training materials and instructional courses
• See Training Program Development